Drew Powell
Biography
Drew Powell is an American actor born on January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana. He is known for his work in television and film, with seventy-five known acting credits listed in his biographical record. His television roles include playing Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series Ponderosa, Cadet Drew on Malcolm in the Middle, and Butch Gilzean, Cyrus Gold, and Solomon Grundy as a series regular on the Fox television series Gotham. In addition to these roles, his acting filmography includes appearances in projects associated with titles such as Urgent, Kancl, and Dr. House.
Career overview
Drew Powell is an American actor born on January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana. Active in the television and film industry, he has accumulated seventy-five known acting credits over the course of his career. He is best known for several notable television roles, including his portrayal of Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series Ponderosa and Cadet Drew on Malcolm in the Middle. Additionally, he played the role of Butch Gilzean, Cyrus Gold, and Solomon Grundy as a series regular on the Fox television series Gotham.
Beyond his work on these programs, Powell is associated with appearances in other well-known television and film projects. These include his work on the series Urgents, The Office, and House. His extensive career spans a variety of credited roles across multiple platforms, establishing him as a recognizable television and film performer.
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76 titles- Crime 101 (2026) as Detective Townsend
- Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2026) as Drew
- The Pitt (2025) as Doug Driscoll
- The Unbreakable Boy (2025) as Joe
- Teacher’s Pet (2025)
- Tracker (2024) as Joe Marsh
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024) as Det. Tom Linehan
- Ordinary Angels (2024) as Pastor Dave Stone
- Space Cadet (2024) as Drunk Customer (Lucas)
- You're Not Supposed to Be Here (2023) as Jim
- Six (2022) as Middle Aged Guy
- A Christmas Mystery (2022) as George Bottoms
- Leverage: Redemption (2021) as Jack Hurley
- Ted K (2021) as Tom
- Far More (2021) as Tim Hollister
- Champ (2021) as Danny
- Hightown (2020) as Anthony Delviccario
- AJ and the Queen (2020) as Carl
- Yes (2019)
- The Rookie (2018) as Eric 'Knuckles' Mills
- 9-1-1 (2018) as David Cohen
- Station 19 (2018) as Fowler
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) as Dash McKenna
- Terror in the Woods (2018) as Nathan
- Wanderland (2018) as Donny Softlicker
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Roy
- Message from the King (2017) as Merrick
- Inheritance (2017) as Del Morse
- Lucifer (2016) as Coach Dale McVey
- Reparation (2016) as Chief Fishman
- Chicago Med (2015) as Harris Shorr
- Sex, Death and Bowling (2015) as Tim Hollister
- Skeletons (2015) as Eric Hess
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Chris Boyd
- Gotham (2014) as Butch Gilzean
- Gotham (2014) as Solomon Grundy
- The Librarians (2014) as Ray / Spirit of the Library
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Gary O'Malley
- What Would You Do for Love (2013) Director
- Guitar Face (2012) as Paul Werner
- Unforgettable (2011) as Kevin McMillan
- The Exes (2011) as Jim
- Ringer (2011) as Detective Singer
- Straw Dogs (2011) as Bic
- Touchback (2011) as Dwight Pearson
- The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (2011) as Bear
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Coach Eric Blair / Larry Banks
- Raising Hope (2010) as Warden
- Modern Family (2009) as Terry
- Castle (2009) as Sam Carson
- The Mentalist (2008) as Reede Smith
- True Blood (2008) as Ryder
- Leverage (2008) as Jack Hurley
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Sandy / Sandor Kane
- 1408 (2007) as Assistant Hotel Manager
- Mexican Sunrise (2007) as Tindol
- Fugly (2007) as Dale
- Psych (2006) as Football Player
- The Marine (2006) as Joe
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Carl Shatler
- Bones (2005) as Paulo Romano
- The Office (2005) as The Bartender
- Over There (2005) as Marine Recruiter
- House (2004) as Anthony
- Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004) as Pvt. Kipper Tor
- NCIS (2003) as Fred Hadley
- Monk (2002) as Eddie Murdoch
- Without a Trace (2002) as Security Guard
- Ponderosa (2001) as Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Holding Cell Cop
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Cyrus
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Drew
- Popular (1999) as Bouncer
- V.I.P. (1998) as Jock
- The Wretched Devours as Sheriff Waller
- Sticky as Ralph
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Drew Powell best known for?
Drew Powell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crime 101 (2026), Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair (2026), The Pitt (2025), Tracker (2024).
When and where was Drew Powell born?
Drew Powell was born on January 19, 1976 in Noblesville, Indiana, USA.
How many credits does Drew Powell have?
Drew Powell has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Drew Powell's background in cinema and television?
Drew Powell is an American actor born on January 19, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana. He is known for his work in television and film, with seventy-five known acting credits listed in his biographical record. His television roles include playing Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series Ponderosa, Cadet Drew on Malcolm in the Mi...